Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
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💼 Business
JBS USA announced it will invest $135 million to build a new sausage factory in Perry—adding 500 direct jobs and about 250 construction jobs.
The company said it hopes to begin construction by the end of 2025 and to start operations late in 2026—producing 130 million pounds of sausage each year to feed over 4 million people nationwide.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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I Am More Purpose Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Empowering workshop to rise above struggles and unlock inner potential.
Cota Studio Yoga on the Plaza
10:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session every Sunday with Cota Studio.
Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy delightful stories for newborns and caregivers in a cozy library setting.
Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Evergreen Arbor — Free — Explore top-rated senior living communities and discover engaging activities and exceptional care.
Ames Junior Varsity Softball Game at Waterloo East
12:00 – 1:45 PM — Waterloo East High School — Free entry — Watch the Ames JV softball team take on Waterloo East in this exciting home non-conference game.
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
5-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Engage in an adventurous Dungeons & Dragons session with guided gameplay for all skill levels.
My Waterloo Days 2025
5 PM - 12 AM — Lincoln Park — Free on Friday, $10 General Admission on Saturday — Celebrate Waterloo with parades, concerts, and family-friendly fun.
Carter Guse Live Performance
12-3 p.m. — Gilbertville Trail Depot — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Carter during the Cedar Valley Cyclists Event at the historic depot.
Pentecost Celebration Worship Service
10 AM – 12 PM — Overman Park — Offering collected — Celebrate Pentecost with the Lutherans of the Jubilee Conference and enjoy a vibrant worship service in the park.
Egg Carton Flowers Workshop
12–1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create colorful flowers using recycled egg cartons in this fun youth activity.
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